Procurement Manager

I am working with a public sector business to appoint an experienced Procurement Manager to support the delivery of effective, compliant and commercially focused procurement across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with experience of working within the public sector who can combine strong procurement expertise with effective stakeholder management.

The successful candidate will manage end-to-end procurement activity across a range of categories, ensuring that procurement exercises deliver value for money, robust commercial outcomes and compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement exercises from initial requirements through to contract award.
• Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies in conjunction with internal stakeholders.
• Lead competitive tendering, RFQ, ITT and framework procurement processes.
• Provide commercial and procurement advice to service areas across the Council.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders, Directors, Heads of Service and budget holders to understand requirements and develop appropriate procurement strategies.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with the Procurement Act 2023, Council Contract Procedure Rules and relevant public-sector regulations.
• Lead supplier evaluation, commercial analysis and contract award recommendations.
• Support contract and supplier management, including performance reviews and relationship management.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiencies, innovation and improved value for money.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, governance and audit trails.
• Support the development and implementation of procurement policies, procedures and best practice.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to more junior procurement colleagues where required.
• Contribute to wider procurement transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate may work across a broad range of spend, potentially including:

• Estates, facilities management, construction, highways, waste, environmental services and transport,Corporate services, ICT, HR, professional services, finance and other corporate spend.

I am looking for a commercially minded procurement professional with:

• Proven experience managing end-to-end public sector procurement.
• Experience working within a local authority, central government, NHS, housing association or another regulated/public sector organisation.
• Strong understanding of public procurement legislation and governance.
• Experience developing procurement strategies and leading competitive tender processes.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders and non-procurement professionals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience of contract and supplier management.
• Ability to manage multiple procurement projects and competing priorities.